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Rioja

Wine Trip Planner

Spain

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Quick Reference — Rioja

Currency

EUR (€)

Time Zone

CET (UTC+1), CEST (UTC+2) in summer

Emergency

112 (EU-wide)

Nearest Airport

Bilbao Airport (BIO) — 1hr 15min to Haro, or Logroño (RJL) for domestic flights

Best Months

May through October. Harvest in late September-October.

Budget Per Day

$100–180 mid-range, $60–100 budget, $280+ luxury

Tipping

Not expected but rounding up is common. 5-10% for exceptional service at restaurants.

Key Phrases

¡Salud!Cheers!
HolaHello
GraciasThank you
Una copa, por favorOne glass, please
La cuenta, por favorThe bill, please
Me gustaría probarI would like to taste
¡Delicioso!Delicious!

Top Wineries to Consider

  1. Marqués de Riscal (Elciego, iconic bodega + Gehry hotel)
  2. López de Heredia (Haro, traditional winemaking since 1877)
  3. CVNE / Viña Real (Haro, historic cellar)
  4. Bodegas Muga (Haro, family-owned, oak-aged classics)
  5. Ramón Bilbao (Haro, modern Rioja)

Pre-Trip Checklist

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Date: _______________

Morning Winery Visit

Winery

 

Appointment Time

 

Tasting Notes / Favourites

 

Lunch

Restaurant / Spot

 

Afternoon Winery Visit

Winery

 

Appointment Time

 

Tasting Notes / Favourites

 

Dinner

Restaurant

 

Wine Purchased Today

 

Cost

 

Day Highlight

 

Day 2

Date: _______________

Morning Winery Visit

Winery

 

Appointment Time

 

Tasting Notes / Favourites

 

Lunch

Restaurant / Spot

 

Afternoon Winery Visit

Winery

 

Appointment Time

 

Tasting Notes / Favourites

 

Dinner

Restaurant

 

Wine Purchased Today

 

Cost

 

Day Highlight

 

Day 3

Date: _______________

Morning Winery Visit

Winery

 

Appointment Time

 

Tasting Notes / Favourites

 

Lunch

Restaurant / Spot

 

Afternoon Winery Visit

Winery

 

Appointment Time

 

Tasting Notes / Favourites

 

Dinner

Restaurant

 

Wine Purchased Today

 

Cost

 

Day Highlight

 

Day 4

Date: _______________

Morning Winery Visit

Winery

 

Appointment Time

 

Tasting Notes / Favourites

 

Lunch

Restaurant / Spot

 

Afternoon Winery Visit

Winery

 

Appointment Time

 

Tasting Notes / Favourites

 

Dinner

Restaurant

 

Wine Purchased Today

 

Cost

 

Day Highlight

 

Day 5

Date: _______________

Morning Winery Visit

Winery

 

Appointment Time

 

Tasting Notes / Favourites

 

Lunch

Restaurant / Spot

 

Afternoon Winery Visit

Winery

 

Appointment Time

 

Tasting Notes / Favourites

 

Dinner

Restaurant

 

Wine Purchased Today

 

Cost

 

Day Highlight

 

Tasting Notes

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Wine #1

Wine Name

 

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Packing List

Clothing

Wine Essentials

Tech & Documents

Budget Tracker

DayAccommodationFoodWine / TastingsTransportOtherDaily Total
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Useful Contacts

Tourist Office

 

Nearest Hospital

 

Taxi / Ride Service

 

Hotel / Accommodation

 

Embassy / Consulate

 

Insurance Emergency Line

 

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